The top 3 biggest brands for DJ controllers

If you are new to the DJ circuit, you are most likely conducting research on what are the best brands in the business. Before investing in high dollar DJ equipment, it is important to get a grasp on the big key players in the business and what you can expect from the manufacturer’s product quality and the longevity of the equipment. As with anything, conducting in depth research from a bird’s eye view will help you make a well informed investment and good decision when it comes to purchasing your DJ setup. This article will focus on the top brands in DJ controllers which will help you be able to make a sound decision in choosing one to purchase.

1. Pioneer. Well known throughout the music industry as being a leader in manufacturing DJ equipment, software, and equipment, Pioneer is a consistent favorite. The professional grade controllers produced by Pioneer are typically always rated high on performance, quality, value for money, and offer a variety of features. Not only does Pioneer make great controller’s but they also offer other necessary equipment such as turntables, headphones, and mixers should you want your setup to match. No matter what your budget is, the Pioneer brand will have something for you. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, when you invest in Pioneer, you can count on a high quality product that is backed by a company that is world renowned.

2. Native Instruments. Native Instruments line of Traktor controllers has been highly coveted by DJ’s and music enthusiasts from all over the world for over a two decades. Created in the late 1990s, Numark Traktor controllers made a name for themselves right away with their high quality manufacturing techniques and substantial sound quality. With a wide variety of features and functional capabilities, Traktor controllers can seamlessly fit into your DJ setup regardless of your financial constraints. While Traktor is the most well known of the Numark brands, there are also others to look out for such as Mashine and Komplete. While high quality products and great sound has remained constant over the years, Numark is constantly evolving and with it superb products are born.

3. Numark. This company boasts itself as being one of the first to solely produce equipment for the use of DJ at any level. Using technology to create many firsts for DJ’s such as but not limited to the DJ mixer offering a built-in-sampler, Numark remains the largest manufacturer of DJ equipment in the world. Making their mark by creating outstanding mixers, Numark has now earned a solid reputation for producing controllers that can withstand the test of time and are well worth every penny spent.

No matter what your budget is, you cannot go wrong by investing in a DJ controller from Pioneer, Numark, and Native Instruments Traktor line. Each of these brands have been in the business for decades and are well known around the world for producing high quality products that will not disappoint.

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